Nantwich Mayor Cllr Andrew Martin has launched the Salt of the Earth awards in the town, following on from last year’s success.

The awards aim to recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals, groups and businesses that make a real difference to the Nantwich community.

Eight fittingly named ‘Salt of the Earth’ Awards will be presented at a reception on Friday April 15 at Nantwich Civic Hall.

The Mayor is now welcoming nominations for the awards.

If you know someone or a group, who gives up their time and energy to help others, you can help them earn recognition by nominating them for an award.

Award Categories include:

Community Volunteer Inspiration Award
Making Communities Safer Award Supporting Children Award
Young Volunteer Award (Under 18) Outstanding Organisation/Group
Business Support in the Community
Inspiration Award
Supporting Children Award
Outstanding Organisation/Group Award

Cllr Martin will also present a Mayor’s Recognition Award.

The winner of this will be an inspirational individual or group who has made an outstanding impression on the Mayor in his year of office.

This award is specifically decided by the Mayor and nominations will not be accepted.

To nominate someone for an award, apply to the Mayor with the following information:
Name of person nominating
Name of Nominee
Address and contact details of both of the above
Award Nominated for
Reason for Nomination (no more than 250 words)

Nominations must be submitted no later than Friday March 18 and can be posted to ‘Salt of the Earth’ Awards, Nantwich Civic Hall, Market Street, Nantwich, CW5 5DG, dropped off at the Civic Hall, or emailed to [email protected]

Nominees must either be a Nantwich resident, work in Nantwich, or make a valuable contribution to the people of the town.

Potential sponsors for the event can contact Sheryl Birtles on 01270 628633